Bargain-Hunting Boost Shares

MEXICO CITY -- Stocks recovered substantial ground Tuesday after weeks of punishment, rallying in late trading on bargain-hunting amid a positive international environment.

The IPC index jumped 115.70, or 3.3%, to 3648.84, its strongest rally since July 1. Volume reached 63.2 million shares worth 828.5 million pesos, compared with 30.4 million shares worth 441.7 million pesos Monday.